EU closes trade deficit with ASEAN in 2023, overall region-to-region trade sees slight decline year-on-year
2023 trade data showed a year-on-year decline on EU-ASEAN trade. However, the overall trajectory of of EU-ASEAN trade relations continues to grow.
Outcome of the European Elections, 6 – 9 June 2024
The 2024 European Parliamentary Election saw EU citizens looking towards the right, a complete opposite of the previous EP election. While the center blocs retains its majority, left leaning parties such as the Greens/EFA and Renew Europe taking significant loses.
Update: European Parliament and Council approve the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
The CSDDD has crossed the final hurdles to enter into force, after facing several setbacks earlier in the year.